PERIOD 7 - "THE PLIGHT OF THE JEWS"

Today, you read three stories in the library.  Please continue the conversation you had with your partner about the articles with the rest of the class.  This is only for period 7.

PERIOD 2 - "THE MILGRAM EXPERIMENT"

Milgram has defined obedience as “the psychological mechanism that links individual action to political purpose.” What do you think encourages obedience? Is it fear of punishment? A desire to please? A need to go along with the group? A belief in authority? As some students watched the film Obedience, some laughed. How do you account for that laughter? Is it because something was funny or was there another reason? Those who study human behavior say that laughter can be a way of relieving tension, showing embarrassment or expressing relief that someone else is “on the spot.” Which explanation is most appropriate in this case? How did the volunteers act as they administered the shocks? What did they say? What pressures were placed on them as the experiment continued? How did they decide whether to stop? Did you identify with any of the volunteers you observed in Obedience? Post your reflective comment by the end of the weekend and be sure to make a comment to another student’s post.

PERIOD 7 - "THE MILGRAM EXPERIMENT"

Milgram has defined obedience as “the psychological mechanism that links individual action to political purpose.” What do you think encourages obedience? Is it fear of punishment? A desire to please? A need to go along with the group? A belief in authority? As some students watched the film Obedience, some laughed. How do you account for that laughter? Is it because something was funny or was there another reason? Those who study human behavior say that laughter can be a way of relieving tension, showing embarrassment or expressing relief that someone else is “on the spot.” Which explanation is most appropriate in this case? How did the volunteers act as they administered the shocks? What did they say? What pressures were placed on them as the experiment continued? How did they decide whether to stop? Did you identify with any of the volunteers you observed in Obedience? Post your reflective comment by the end of the weekend and be sure to make a comment to another student’s post.

PERIOD 2 - "THE BELONGING"

Today you read the "Belonging" in class. Please answer the following questions:


How important is it to you to "look right?" To "act right?" To "fit in?" How do you feel when you don't belong? How does it affect your self-esteem? When in a child's development is he or she most vulnerable to issues related to "in" and "out" group behavior? Are adolescents more or less vulnerable than young children? Would you have joined the Hitler Youth if you lived in Germany at the time? Why or why not?

PERIOD 7 - "THE BELONGING"

Today you read the "Belonging" in class. Please answer the following questions:


How important is it to you to "look right?" To "act right?" To "fit in?" How do you feel when you don't belong? How does it affect your self-esteem? When in a child's development is he or she most vulnerable to issues related to "in" and "out" group behavior? Are adolescents more or less vulnerable than young children? Would you have joined the Hitler Youth if you lived in Germany at the time? Why or why not?

PERIOD 2 - NAZI PROPAGANDA

Keep in mind that propaganda is never objective; it is always subjective. It forces the viewer to adjust his or her perception in order to make a decision about the value and meaning of a of a particular point of view. In your post you will answers the questions listed in the "Art and Proganda Project" handout you received in class. Please make sure to comment on at least one other student's post.

PERIOD 7 - NAZI PROPAGANDA

Keep in mind that propaganda is never objective; it is always subjective.  It forces the viewer to adjust his or her perception in order to make a decision about the value and meaning of a of a particular point of view.  In your post you will answers the questions listed in the "Art and Proganda Project" handout you received in class.  Please make sure to comment on at least one other student's post.

PERIOD 2 - "TRIUMPH OF THE WILL"

Please post your thoughts about the film Triumph of The Will. Answer the following questions: 1.)What would you consider to be the most important message of the film? 2.) The director of the film tried to portray Germany's return as a gret power.  Do you think she was successful?  3.) What is the image of Hitler in the film? Make sure to comment on one other student's post.

PERIOD 7 - "TRIUMPH OF THE WILL"

Please post your thoughts about the film Triumph of The Will. Answer the following questions: 1.)What would you consider to be the most important message of the film? 2.) The director of the film tried to portray Germany's return as a gret power. Do you think she was successful? 3.) What is the image of Hitler in the film? Make sure to comment on one other student's post.

PERIOD 2 - THE GESTAPO

You've been watching the BBC documentary, The Rise of the Nazis - A Warning from History. Please share your thoughts about the film thus far. Does anything stand out for you about the segment on the Gestapo that you saw today?

PERIOD 7 - THE GESTAPO

You've been watching the BBC documentary, The Rise of the Nazis - A Warning from History. Please share your thoughts about the film thus far. Does anything stand out for you about the segment on the Gestapo that you saw today?